“Recruit, Retain & Empower Your Future Millennial Members & Leaders” focuses on marketplace trends and how to successfully do business with Gen Y

Speaker and brand expert Karen McCullough will share trends in the marketplace and tips on how to be successful in navigating and doing business with the new Gen Y customer, member and employee.

Karen believes that the biggest challenge for all organizations today is dealing with the speed of change. The combination of new technologies, diverse work-styles, and high expectations are changing the landscape of the work world. The forum is designed to help organizations gain more awareness, acceptance, appreciation and move into action.

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